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Learn how to do anything and everything drywalling with our ‘How-To’ videos.

USEFUL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR BUILDERS

We continually aim to provide you with useful tools and resources that make your lives easier. We are currently working on another handy app - our product calculator app, which will help calculate the products you need for a particular job. The information can be saved and recalled for later reference .

You can find a range of resources to help you, from our Drywall manual, How To videos, How To leaflets and our extensive knowledge centre. If you still can't find what you're looking for we also have a Technical Services team that are here to help you, call 0800 145 6033 or email technical.siniat@etexbp.co.uk

A Plasterboard for every room

1. The simple solution to noisy neighbours

Our soundproofing and noise reduction systems give you the ability to control the sound levels around your home, creating a more comfortable environment for everyone.

Product Details - Siniat dB plasterboard product details

Leaflet Download - How To cut out noise using GTEC dB Plasterboard

YouTube video - How To Soundproof walls with GTEC dB plasterboard

2. Vapour Board

The GTEC vapour board has the same physical property as the standard board but has a silver metallised polyester film backcontrol layer on the back face to control condensation.

Product Details - GTEC Vapour Board

Leaflet Download - How To Board rooms subject to high humidity and condensation

YouTube video - How To Build a metal stud wall

3. LaDura for strength and impact

Our GTEC LaDura board is one of our strongest boards and has been tried and tested to take the weight of modern everyday fixtures and fittings. It also offers high levels of impact resistance making it ideal for areas subject to higher levels or bumps and knocks.

Product Details - Siniat LaDura Board

LaDura Brochure - LaDura - Strength built-in by design

YouTube video - Impact Test - High impact plasterboard

4. Fire resistant plasterboard

GTEC Fire Board is a plasterboard which provides superior fire resistance for stud partitions, wall lining and ceiling systems. Achieve 60 minutes fire resistance from a 15mm single layer partition system.

Product Details - GTEC Fire Board

Leaflet Download (pdf) - How To Achieve Part B Fire Regulations

YouTube video - Fire resistance testing

5. GTEC Moisture Board

GTEC Moisture Board is a plasterboard with water resistant additives in the core and liner to provide protection in humid areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms

Product Details - GTEC Moisture Board

Leaflet Download - How To Board rooms subject to high humidity and condensation

YouTube video - How To Build a metal stud wall

6. Thermal Insulation and meeting U-Values

By making new and existing buildings more energy efficient you can reduce energy bills and comply with regulations. Improve the thermal efficiency of areas including walls, floors and roof spaces.

Product Details - GTEC Thermal Plasterboards

Leaflet Download - How To insulate you home and understand U-Values

YouTube video - How To beat the cold with GTEC Thermal Plasterboard

7. Wet area plasterboard

By making new and existing buildings more energy efficient you can reduce energy bills and comply with regulations. Improve the thermal efficiency of areas including walls, floors and roof spaces.

Product Details - Aqua Board

Brochure Download - Aqua Board water resistant board for wet areas

YouTube video - How To Board a bathroom or wet-room

8. Weather Defence - External Sheathing Board

Weather Defence is a revolutionary new external sheathing board, faced with water repellent material for superior weather protection.

Product Details - Weather defence - external sheathing board

Brochure Download - Weather Defence - The revolutionary external sheathing board

YouTube video - Weather Defence - A revolutionary external sheathing board

What room are you working on?

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What issue do you want to fix?

Whether it’s reducing sound levels of a noisy neighbours or stopping tiles falling off damp walls, we have a performance board to suit the job.

Thermal Solutions Find out more >

Cut Out Noise Find out more >

Repel Water Find out more >

Repel Moisture Find out more >

Control Condensation Find out more >

Resist Fire Find out more >

Thermal U Value Calculator App

NEW Siniat Product Calculator

Thermal Real Deal

The Science of Silence

CHECK OUT OUR HOW TO Video GUIDES

What ever the problem or solution you are looking for we have a YouTube video that will give you clear and detailed "How To" instructions, from mixing compounds to easy to follow Drylining installation instructions available now in our knowledge centre.

NEW - We have just released the first of our our new How To leaflets.
Download these handy guides for quick reference.

Browse our 'how to' guides

HOW To - Board a bathroom or wet-room

How To - install a sound barrier video

HOW TO - Cover an uneven wall

Technical Services

Siniat Technical Services is available to answer any technical queries you have, including advice on installation details and help with system specifications to improve fire, sound and thermal performance. Call: 01275 377 789 Email: technical.siniat@etexbp.co.uk